This quilt block shows a light green splotchy truck against a light blue salmon-patterned background. The truck has a single seated can in the front with light yellow patches of fabric indicating the windshield and window. The back part of the truck is flat like a pick-up truck and extends back pretty far. There are two dark circles indicating wheels with small off-white two-holed buttons in the center of them indicating the axle.

Block-A-Day 134 – The Green Machine

Tina May 14, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

When my son, Asa, turned sixteen he bought a 1978 ford pickup from his grandfather. He learned to drive in it and so did his younger brother. It was light green and got terrible gas mileage. And they loved it.

This quilt block shows a very orange van against a light blue background. The van has light yellow glass including windshield and windows. There are three windows on the side, one on a door and two as the carriage extends further back. There are two wheels below each with the obligatory small light two-holed buttons indicating the axles.

Block-A-Day 133 – The Family Van

Tina May 13, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

Farmhand #2 decided he was done with diapers at age two just before they left for Colorado on one trip. Farmhand #1 figured out real quick that if #2 needed to go potty Mom and Dad would pull over and everyone could get out.

This quilt block shows a camper from the side view on a light blue background. The camper is a pale green with a dark green door on the right back side (behind the wheel). The window to the left is a light yellow. The camper is pill shaped a bit, with a rounded roof. There is a single wheel with a light two-holed small button in the middle of the dark circle indicating the axle.

Block-A-Day 132 – Jenny’s Playhouse

Tina May 12, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

She has everything she needs right here. She even has her sewing machine secured in a cabinet. An avid quilter, she knew she had to figure out how to make that work for her. She’s working on blocks of each place she visits.

This quilt block shows a deep dark blue SUV against a light blue background (it's now day time in That Town). This vehicle is sturdy and has a tow hook on the rear of it (we are seeing it from the side.) The windshield and window are a light yellow and the headlight is a bright yellow. There are two dark wheels at the bottom with a small two-holed off-white in the center of each indicating the axle.

Block-A-Day 131 – Trek To Tuzigoot

Tina May 11, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

This particular SUV belongs to Jenny. Jenny is recently retired and on her bucket list is to see all the National Parks and Monuments, even little ones like Tuzigoot*.

This quilt block shows a yellow camper truck. It is from the side view. On the side is a winding trail of bird footprints and a gold sign with the text,

Block-A-Day 130 – Monica’s Camper

Tina May 10, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

She likes to go camping with a her husband, or a friend. I’m so impressed that she can do everything herself with it. I’m very independent but not when it comes to things with wheels.

This quilt block shows a large two part truck. It's one truck, but it has a front cab, and a large back end for moving things. The front cab is bright orange, while the back end is a bright light blue. On the back end are the words,

Block-A-Day 126 – Where Do You Want It?

Tina May 6, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

*WHERE DO YOU WANT IT? Movers* is a wonderful moving company. Moving is hard. I’m always impressed by people who move a lot. How much is a lot? More than once every 5 years.

This quilt block shows an orange and red scooter like vehicle. It is shaped somewhat like a cross between a vespa and a motorcycle. This vehicle actually has three wheels however, with the bottom of the third wheel visible under the middle. The seat is red, and tehre are two handlebars. It is facing left, with two big dark tires whose axles are indicated by two white two-hole buttons.

Block-A-Day 124 – Electric Scooter

Tina May 4, 2021Block-A-Day Leave a Comment

I think I have scooter envy. I have never ridden on a scooter but I think it would be fun. We are assuming this is an electric scooter. I’ve been reading about electric scooters online and this is what I’ve found out.